- From: Coralie Mercier <coralie@w3.org>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:12:26 +0100
- To: Julio Ortega <orza25@gmail.com>
- Cc: public-website-redesign@w3.org
Hello Julio, Thanks for writing. But this mailing list isn’t suitable for your suggestion, which you should direct to <https://github.com/whatwg/html>. With kind regards, Coralie > On 27 Jan 2024, at 11:34 , Julio Ortega <orza25@gmail.com> wrote: > > Dear W3C Development Team, > > My name is Julio Ortega, and I am reaching out to you to express a concern related to the standard color names in HTML. I have noticed that the color code #CD853F is known as "Peru" in the X11 color palette. > > While I understand that color names are based on technical standards, I would like to bring to your attention that associating this color code with the name of a country may be offensive to some individuals. I am particularly concerned about how the use of a color name coinciding with that of a country might be interpreted and misused. > > In the case of the color code #CD853F, known as "Peru," I kindly request that you consider the possibility of reviewing and, if appropriate, modifying the association of this color code with the name of a country. > > I appreciate your attention to this matter and am willing to provide additional information or discuss the issue in greater detail if desired. > > Thank you for your time and consideration. > > Sincerely, -- Coralie Mercier (she/her) - Head of W3C Marketing & Communications mailto:coralie@w3.org - https://www.w3.org/People/Coralie/
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